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A Dosimetric Investigation into the Potential of Aperture-Based Techniques to Improve the Clinical Outcomes of Single-Energy Proton Bragg Peak Flash Therapy for Ocular Cancers

Authors: Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy effectively treats ocular cancer by minimizing exit doses to normal tissues. However, challenges remain in sparing nearby organs-at-risk(OARs). Ul...

Application of a Flashdiamond Detector Coupled to a Beam Current Transformer to Commission a Monte Carlo Model of a Ultra-High Dose Rate Electron Beam

Authors: Javier Chiasson, Dominique Guillet, Arthur Lalonde, Karim Zerouali

Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal

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To validate a Monte Carlo (MC) model of a Ultra-High dose rate (UHDR) electron beam using a prototype flashdiamond (fD) detector coupled to an electrostatically shielded beam current trans...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Impact of Local Tissue Oxygenation Level on the Flash Effect in Murine Skin

Authors: David J. Gladstone, P. Jack Hoopes, David I Hunter, Brian W Pogue, Jacob Pierce Sunnerberg, Armin Tavakkoli

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The FLASH effect, characterized by normal tissue sparing under ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) radiation delivery, remains mechanistically unclear. This study investigated the relationship betwee...

Combining Proton Flash and Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy – Experimental and Simulation Based Dosimetric Characterization

Authors: Gulakhshan M Hamad, Sina Mossahebi, Yannick P. Poirier, Amit Sawant

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore

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The combination of ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) proton therapy, known for normal tissue sparing, with spatially-fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT), promising enhanced tumor control and tissue...

Conformal Flash for Large Treatment Fields

Authors: Julien Forthomme, Carolina Llina Fuentes, Valentin Hamaide, Lucian Hotoiu, Rudi Labarbe, Rasmus Nilsson, Arnaud Pin, Francois Vander Stappen, Erik Traneus

Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories AB, Ion Beam Applications SA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conformal FLASH achieves ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) proton therapy (>40 Gy/sec) by scanning a mono-energetic pencil beam through accessories (range shifter, Conformal Energy Modulator, apert...

Deformable Scintillator Array Dosimetry for In Vivo Volumetric Dose and Dose-Rate Validation of Uhdr Proton Therapy

Authors: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Joseph Harms, Anthony E. Mascia, Brian W Pogue, Roman Vasyltsiv, Zhiyan Xiao, Rongxiao Zhang, Yongbin Zhang

Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Proton Therapy Center, University of Missouri, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: With developing FLASH trials requiring diligent delivery monitoring, current proton therapy in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) cannot provide comprehensive verification, including dose and dose-rate vol...

Design, Optimization, and Preclinical Validation of a Novel Applicator Integrating Real-Time Dose Monitoring for Ultra-High Dose Rate (FLASH) Electron Radiotherapy

Authors: Javier Chiasson, Dominique Guillet, Arthur Lalonde, Bryan R. Muir, James Renaud, Karim Zerouali

Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, National Research Council

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop, optimize and validate a novel applicator for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) electron radiotherapy incorporating an electrostatically shielded beam current transformer (BCT) for real-...

Differential Gastrointestinal Responses to Synchrotron-Produced Proton and Electron Irradiation Under Flash and Conventional Conditions

Authors: Luke Connell, Nolan M. Esplen, Elise Konradsson, Albert C. Koong, Ziyi Li, Steven Hsesheng Lin, Kevin Liu, Billy W Loo, Devarati Mitra, Radhe Mohan, Emil Schueler, Takeshi Takaoka, Uwe Titt, Xiaochun Wang, Ming Yang

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to assess radiation-induced gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity in mice subjected to abdominal irradiation using protons at ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) and conventional dose-rates...

Dosex As a per-Pulse Uhdr and Conventional Electrometer Compatible with Sandard Clinical Probes

Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: UHDR-specific probes are becoming available on the market but often demand high costs and long order times. The reduced sensitivity of these probes often imposes challenges when measuring con...

Dosimetric Characterization of Spatial Fractionation Collimator for Ultra-High Dose Rate Electron Beam

Authors: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Arnab Chakravarti, Nilendu Gupta, Sagarika Jain, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Allison N. Palmiero, Runhe Tan

Affiliation: The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The James Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-High Dose Rate Radiation Therapy (UHDR-RT) induces normal tissue sparing while maintaining iso-effective tumor control compared to conventional methods, known as the “FLASH effect”. How...

Evaluating the Impact of Beam Spot Spacing on Dose Rates and Field Uniformity for Small Animal Proton Ultra-High Dose Rate Irradiation

Authors: Jack Biondo, Audrey Magness, Anthony E. Mascia, Zhiyan Xiao, Yongbin Zhang

Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Proton Therapy Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton FLASH-RT has shown promise reducing normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control. However, in vivo experiments critically depend on achieving ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) and ...

Evaluation of the Hyperscint RP-200 Plastic Scintillation Dosimetry System for Reference Dosimetry in Ultra-High Dose Rate Electron Beam Therapy: A Comparative Study

Authors: Julie Colnot, Eric Deutsch, Christelle Huet, Danahé LeBlanc, Pauline Maury, Charlotte Robert, Imane Saïd Mansour, Cathyanne Schott, Francois Therriault-Proulx

Affiliation: INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, LDRI, IRSN, Medscint, THERYQ / INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm U1030, Radiothérapie Moléculaire et Innovation Thérapeutique

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy, using ultra-high dose rates (UHDR, >100 Gy/s), spares healthy tissues while maintaining tumor control compared to conventional radiotherapy (CONV). However, UHDR dosimetry...

Fractionation of Electron RT Reduces the Flash Effect in Murine Skin

Authors: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aleksandra Ilina, Kendall Jarvis, Brian W Pogue, Matthew Reed, William Scott Thomas, Nathaniel Van Asselt, Albert van der Kogel

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin: Madison, University of Wisconsin: Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: While FLASH radiotherapy is known to reduce skin damage in vivo from ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) irradiation relative to conventional dose rates (CDR). Currently it is not clear whether this ...

Hydrated Electron Yield Under Electron Irradiation at Ultra-High Dose Rates with Varying Physical Beam Parameters

Authors: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue, Matthew Reed, William Scott Thomas

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin: Madison, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Under Ultra-High Dose Rate (UHDR) irradiation, radical-radical interactions are likely enhanced due higher density production in time and space and this alters the cascade of reactions that s...

In Vivo Measurements of Hydrated Electron Production with an Ultra-High Dose Rate (UHDR) Electron Beam

Authors: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue, William Scott Thomas

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison

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The hydrated electron is a critical reactive species generated during the radiolysis of water when ionizing radiation interacts with biological tissues. It plays a pivotal role in mediatin...

Investigating the Radiation Chemistry of Flash Radiation Therapy through Electron Paramagnetic (EPR) Spectroscopy

Authors: Ramin Abolfath, Alexander Baikalov, Stefan Bartzsch, Nolan M. Esplen, Alan Eduardo Lopez Hernandez, Emil Schueler

Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, PI Experimental Medical Physics, Institute of Radiation Medicine (IRM), Helmholtz Munich, Germany, Howard University, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy (FLASH-RT) leverages ultra-high dose rates (UHDR) to spare normal tissue as compared to conventional (CONV)-RT while preserving tumor control; this is termed the FLASH...

Monte Carlo‐Based Shielding and Safety Assessment of a 7 Mev Flash Electron Beam Facility

Authors: Rafael Carballeira, David J. Gladstone, Philippe Liger, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: TheryQ, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a FLASH electron beam system (FLASHLAB) via first principle Monte Carlo methods, navigating installation configurations, shielding and regulatory radiation safety considerations for ...

Phase One Randomized Two-Arm Dose Escalation of Flash RT in Veterinary Canine Osteosarcoma: Trial Design & Initial Results

Authors: Wesley S. Culberson, Aleksandra Ilina, Brian W Pogue, Matthew Reed, Connor Strainis, William Scott Thomas, Nathaniel Van Asselt, Albert van der Kogel

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin: Madison, University of Wisconsin: Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy reduces skin damage in vivo from ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) irradiation relative to conventional dose rates (CDR), while preserving damage to tumor tissue. The FLASH effec...

Proton Pencil Beam Scanning Ultra-High Dose Rate 3D Lattice Radiotherapy: A Proof-of-Concept Flash Sfrt Study

Authors: Richard Bakst, Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Chanda Guha, Minglei Kang, Nancy Y Lee, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Pingfang Tsai, Milo Vermeulen, Shouyi Wei, Xiaodong Wu, Lee Xu, Irini Yacoub, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: University of Miami, Peking University, New York Proton Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, icahn school of medicine at mount sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Three-dimensional lattice radiation therapy (3D-LRT) effectively achieves local tumor control with limited morbidity. Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy provides precise dose confor...

Towards Clinical Translation: Optical Methods Deliver in-Vivo per-Pulse Dosimetry in Electron Flash-RT

Authors: Petr Bruza, Rafael Carballeira, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Roman Vasyltsiv, Kevin Jacob Willy

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop an optical dosimetry system to accomplish standard of care on-patient dosimetry and pretreatment quality assurance for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) electron therapy ahead of human tria...

Treatment Planning System for Uhdr Mobetron: Refinement and Validation of Phase Space Data Input

Authors: Rafael Carballeira, Tianyuan Dai, David J. Gladstone, Philip Von Voigts-Rhetz, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Shandong Cancer Hospital, Dartmouth College, IntraOp, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze phase space (PHSP) data generated for Mobetron in FLASH radiotherapy and assess key dosimetric characteristics, including the energy spectrum, scattering angle distribution, and pe...

Two Radiochemical Monte Carlo Models to Investigate the Radical Yields Under Proton Flash Irradiations

Authors: Yujie Chi, Yao Hao, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuting Peng, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Lingshu Yin, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy has shown remarkable tissue sparing effects compared to radiation therapy at conventional dose rates (CDR). Yet, its mechanism remains unclear. Radical production modu...